Bacteria vs Virus

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What is the main difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently, while viruses are not cells and require a host to reproduce.

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What domain do bacteria belong to?

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Bacteria belong to the domain Bacteria.

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Can bacteria live in extreme environments?

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Some bacteria, known as extremophiles, can live in extreme environments, but most bacteria thrive in normal conditions.

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What do viruses consist of?

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Viruses consist of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.

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How do bacteria reproduce?

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Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.

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What is a host cell?

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A host cell is a living cell that a virus infects to reproduce.

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What is viral replication?

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Viral replication is the process by which a virus makes copies of itself inside a host cell.

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune response?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens like viruses.

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What is the structure of a typical bacterium?

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A typical bacterium has a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material (DNA) in a nucleoid region.

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What is the function of the bacterial cell wall?

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The bacterial cell wall provides structure and protection to the cell.